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San Francisco, California

Genetic Counselor Assistant

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$72K–$90K /yr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.

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Job Description

Under supervision of the Practice Manager, guided by policies and procedures of the Ambulatory Services, the Hospital Assistant III assists in the delivery of care to patients being seen in the practice.

They will perform assigned patient care procedures in support of the care services provided to patients within the practice. They are required to adhere to the Telephone and House Standards as adopted by the department.

The assistant also assists with front and back office responsibilities, which include scheduling, pre-registering, verifying insurance, obtaining referrals and authorizations and coordination of required medical and financial information.

They work as a team member with other staff and consistently projects a professional, caring and courteous demeanor. The Hospital Assistant III is responsible for the efficient patient flow and provides support to multiple physicians.

They communicate with referring physicians’ offices, and serves a liaison for the outside providers. They are responsible for insurance authorizations and pharmacy refills, as well as complicated treatment authorizations and hospital admission arrangements.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care.

It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Key Responsibilities

Provides clinical and administrative support for patients in a genetic counseling practice, including patient care procedures and front-office coordination. Manages insurance authorizations, pharmacy refills, and serves as a liaison between referring physicians and the practice.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in biological/health science or equivalent experience and knowledge of genetic concepts. Must possess strong computer skills and the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Medical SchedulingInsurance VerificationMedical TerminologyMicrosoft OfficeCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingPatient CoordinationPedigree Drawing SoftwareBilingual Communication

Genetic Counseling — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Genetic Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 32% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

In California, the Genetic Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$120k (16 salary observations; 20 listings), vs ~$103k nationally (71 salary observations; 153 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$81k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Genetic Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor Assistant at UCSF a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Genetic Counseling — ranked against 41 active Genetic Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 26 employers

8
<$90k
11
$90k-105k
7
$105k-120k
15
$120k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks33 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
CME allowance
33%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Modesto, California

$117k-$134k
#2

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

LifeStance Health · Ventura, California

$117k-$134k
#3

Psychotherapist, Behavioral Health

$94k-$132k
#4

MCRT Licensed Team Lead LCSW LMFT LPCC - Mental Health 639

$107k-$132k
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Genetic Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 41 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UCSF

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package through UC system
Retirement plans (pension and 401k/403b)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays